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Sharing the lessons I teach at the Artist Guild and the personal discoveries in my art.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

California Radish

Radish Study
Another watercolor - NFS

September 1st and I am starting the
Leslie Sateta 30 day challenge.
The last one was in January and I placed too much
pressure on myself so this time I am going to mix
quick studies like this one with more complex
oil paintings. And...drum roll... if I miss a day I will
forgive myself and recognize the world
will not come to an end!

I commend Leslie for repeating this challenge.
What a great friend she is to the artist community.
I am sure it involves a lot of preparation work for her.
I know I will grow in some way for doing it. Thank you , Leslie
Over 300 artists have signed up which means I will
not be able to visit all the participants blogs to check on their
paintings but I will enjoy seeing those I can get to.

It is not too late for you to join so click on the link below.Leslie Saeta

I am a painter living in Las Cruces, NM. After many years as an illustrator I turned to fine art to develop my own artistic voice. I currently teach talented and enthusiastic artists in oil, acrylic and egg tempera painting. I am also a member of the Artist Guild of Southern New Mexico.

Love the looseness in this. Gorgeous darks that hold it together yet the washes of pretty color carry your eye around! You make me want to learn how to paint with watercolors- just beautiful.I am doing Leslie's challenge again also. Going to be fun!

Beautiful painting. For me, the first thing I notice is how alive the reds and greens are. Mainly the reds...they just sing. Your study is mighty nice!And away we go with the d 30 day challenge. I am really looking forward to see where it leads......

Radishes so FRESH, with bright colors and vitamin!I am happy that the initiative to Leslie had so much following!For me, this month would be a form of pressure in a long-awaited moment that I want to dedicate to the family. It will be exciting, through blogs, follow the results of the many brilliant blogger-painters! Hope that the next initiative Leslie happen at a quiet time in order to concentrate painting with dedication!

I love that you are taking the time to comment and thank you for it. I am sure other readers will enjoy them too. If you cannot comment through this format then email me at juliefordoliver@gmail.comCheers,Julie